Africa Defense Forum
ADF is a professional military magazine published quarterly by U.S. Africa Command to provide an international forum for African security professionals. ADF covers topics such as counter terrorism strategies, security and defense operations, transnational crime, and all other issues affecting peace, stability, and good governance on the African continent.
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Nigerian military engineers returned a twin-engine turboprop Dornier DO-228 to the air after it had been grounded for 23 years. …
When a major wildfire broke out in Kenya’s Turkana South National Reserve, Soldiers from the Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF) Operation…
Senegal has graduated its first civilian aeronautical maintenance technicians trained by the Air Force School to boost the country’s aviation…
Ghana is investing in maritime security to support its growing blue economy and protect maritime resources. In early 2025, Ghana…
Senegal’s emergency medical team became the first in Africa to receive World Health Organization certification for its ability to respond…
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is expanding its domestic military training capability by establishing a Noncommissioned Officer Academy. In…
The number of mercenaries operating in African countries has grown in recent years, led by Russia’s former Wagner Group. In…
Happy Delight Abajongawo was the first in her family to join the Ghana Armed Forces when she enlisted in the…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to prosecute suspected pirates and other sea criminals amid roiling insecurity sparked by a surge…
ADF STAFF The Nigerian Army has inaugurated its long-awaited aviation unit with the addition of two Bell UH-1 “Huey” helicopters.…